Vatican private tour in Rome
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Rome early entrance Skip-the-line Vatican Tour

Exclusive walking tour in the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and San Peter's Cathedral with a mosaic workshop

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Carlo's TEAM | about the guide

PLEASE NOTE: This tour is available every day of the week except on Sundays.

Explore the Catholic Church's collection of masterpieces, artworks and sculptures which will give you a complete overview of the Vatican's history. You will enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums, which will allow you to visit the Museum before the general public. Starting your tour at the Vatican museums, you will enjoy a skip-the-line access and an exclusive 4-hour walking tour in the wonderful world of the Italian Renaissance. You will learn about the Catholic Church's and the Vatican's history, and see an impressive collection of masterful pieces of artwork, mosaics and sculptures and marvel at Michelangelo’s famous The Last Judgement. Then, your guide will leave you in a workshop where you will learn the art of mosaics with a Vatican Master Mosaic Artist. After the tour, your guide will advise you to climb the Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica to enjoy breathtaking views of the city and to end with a Roman specialities meal on a beautiful rooftop overlooking at the eternal city.

(3 reviews)
  • Rome
    Italy
  • 4 hrs
    DURATION
  • 10
    MAX. No. ON TOUR

TOUR DETAILS

keywords :
rome-vatican-museum-early-entrance-saint-paul
transport :
On foot
ACTIVITY LEVEL :
Light
ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
yes
Kid friendly :
Children are welcome
LANGUAGES:
Français/French (fluent), Anglais/English (native), Espagnol/Spanish (fluent)
MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
10

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

- San Peter's Cathedral and Sistine Chapel skip-the-line entrance tickets - Mosaic workshop NOTE: It is very important to be on time for your Vatican appointment. Otherwise, you risk losing your prepaid/non refundable special entry ticket

NOT INCLUDED

- Transportation to/from the Vatican (can be arranged for an additional cost) - For groups larger than 8, headsets are required at an additional cost of 2€ per person.

ITINERARY

Meet your guide in the early morning (at 7.30am) at the Caffe Vaticano located in front of the Vatican Museums' entrance. Then, start your tour of the museums, the Sistine Chapel and the St. Peter's Basilica. You will enjoy a skip-the-line access and an exclusive 4-hour walking tour in the wonderful world of the Italian Renaissance. You will learn about the Catholic Church's and the Vatican's history, see an impressive collection of masterful pieces of artwork, mosaics and sculptures and marvel at famous Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement. Afterwards, you will attend a mosaic making class learning how to craft beautiful mosaics from a Vatican Master Mosaic Artist.

WHERE AND WHEN?

MEET-UP LOCATION:
Caffe Vaticano, Viale Vaticano 100
END OF TOUR LOCATION:
St Peter's Square

about
your guide

Carlo

Rome

languages :
Français/French, Anglais/English, Espagnol/Spanish

Native of Italy, I lived, studied and travelled in the US for many years before coming back to Rome twenty years ago to start a high quality tourism and guiding company. With my team of accredited guides in Rome including several of our family members, we have a combined guiding experience of over 80 years. We know and love our city inside and out, and we are happy to share our passion for Rome and Italy with visitors. Besides English, we also speak Spanish, French, German and can make guide arrangements in all the other major languages. My goal today is to make your travel experience in Rome and Italy even more special and unforgettable. Follow us through the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Ancient Rome, the Trevi fountain and the Roman Forum. In Rome and throughout Italy, we will ensure that you are in the best and most professional hands in order to make you feel comfortable and at home in our beautiful country. PS : my tours could also be guided by another member of my team.

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3 reviews

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France - 15.06.2016

"“Our day with Carlo may be the most efficient day of touring I have ever spent. […] Whether explicating the paintings in the Sistine Chapel, all so familiar yet exotically foreign, or arranging access to a vaulted area to view the Vatican treasury, Carlo multiplied our understanding in ways that would have been otherwise impossible to gain. […]We were the envy of our shipmates after our […] tour with Carlo and his Wayback Machine.” Dan Johnson Ft Worth, TX Written before the UTF site launch"

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France - 15.06.2016

"“We saw much more than we ever thought possible in such a short period of time, but we never felt rushed. [Carlo] provided a wonderful tour of Rome and the Vatican. We especially enjoyed your recommended early morning tour of the Vatican Library and the Sistine Chapel. What a treat! Our group was alone in the Sistine Chapel for 45 minutes, which allowed [Carlo] to provide a wonderful commentary on all of the beautiful art displayed on the ceiling and walls. By the time the crowd began to enter the chapel, we were ready to continue the tour elsewhere.” Dennis & Cheryl Devereux Written before the UTF site launch"

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France - 15.06.2016

"“After our experience with you , Amy and I felt as if we had been given special passage to the secrets of Rome by a guide and driver who seemed more like family members than people we had hired. Even as we were on the way to our pre-arranged entry to the Vatican, there was no wasted time as we traveled the streets of Rome. Our guide pointed out important landmarks and points of interest all along the way. Throughout the day, he constantly monitored our needs and personal interests to insure that we were seeing and doing exactly what we wanted to see and do. Not one minute of our day was wasted. Rather, we saw and did far more than we would have if on our own. The next day when we did explore Rome on our own, we felt extremely comfortable and knew exactly where we were and where we were going because of the time our guide had taken to orient us to the city. Strangely, we felt very much at home in your magnificent city.” Tom and Amy Ross, Atlanta, GA Written before the UTF site launch"

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Rated 5.0/ 5stars based on 3 customer reviews
Product description: <div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE NOTE: This tour is available every day of the week except on Sundays.</div><div><br></div>Explore the Catholic Church's collection of masterpieces, artworks and sculptures which will give you a complete overview of the Vatican's history. You will enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums, which will allow you to visit the Museum before the general public. Starting your tour at the Vatican museums, you will enjoy a skip-the-line access and an exclusive 4-hour walking tour in the wonderful world of the Italian Renaissance. You will learn about the Catholic Church's and the Vatican's history, and see an impressive collection of masterful pieces of artwork, mosaics and sculptures and marvel at Michelangelo’s famous The Last Judgement. Then, your guide will leave you in a workshop where you will learn the art of mosaics with a Vatican Master Mosaic Artist. After the tour, your guide will advise you to climb the Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica to enjoy breathtaking views of the city and to end with a Roman specialities meal on a beautiful rooftop overlooking at the eternal city. Customer reviews:
Rome early entrance Skip-the-line Vatican Tour ,
5/ 5stars
"“Our day with Carlo may be the most efficient day of touring I have ever spent. […] Whether explicating the paintings in the Sistine Chapel, all so familiar yet exotically foreign, or arranging access to a vaulted area to view the Vatican treasury, Carlo multiplied our understanding in ways that would have been otherwise impossible to gain. […]We were the envy of our shipmates after our […] tour with Carlo and his Wayback Machine.” Dan Johnson Ft Worth, TX Written before the UTF site launch"
Rome early entrance Skip-the-line Vatican Tour ,
5/ 5stars
"“We saw much more than we ever thought possible in such a short period of time, but we never felt rushed. [Carlo] provided a wonderful tour of Rome and the Vatican. We especially enjoyed your recommended early morning tour of the Vatican Library and the Sistine Chapel. What a treat! Our group was alone in the Sistine Chapel for 45 minutes, which allowed [Carlo] to provide a wonderful commentary on all of the beautiful art displayed on the ceiling and walls. By the time the crowd began to enter the chapel, we were ready to continue the tour elsewhere.” Dennis & Cheryl Devereux Written before the UTF site launch"
Rome early entrance Skip-the-line Vatican Tour ,
5/ 5stars
"“After our experience with you , Amy and I felt as if we had been given special passage to the secrets of Rome by a guide and driver who seemed more like family members than people we had hired. Even as we were on the way to our pre-arranged entry to the Vatican, there was no wasted time as we traveled the streets of Rome. Our guide pointed out important landmarks and points of interest all along the way. Throughout the day, he constantly monitored our needs and personal interests to insure that we were seeing and doing exactly what we wanted to see and do. Not one minute of our day was wasted. Rather, we saw and did far more than we would have if on our own. The next day when we did explore Rome on our own, we felt extremely comfortable and knew exactly where we were and where we were going because of the time our guide had taken to orient us to the city. Strangely, we felt very much at home in your magnificent city.” Tom and Amy Ross, Atlanta, GA Written before the UTF site launch"